The Studer Community Institute hosted its annual EntreCon Awards tonight, recognizing standout individuals and organizations whose vision, leadership, and innovation continue to elevate Pensacola and the Gulf Coast community.
From emerging entrepreneurs to established industry leaders, the 2025 EntreCon Awards shined a spotlight on those building not just successful businesses, but stronger communities.
2025 EntreCon Award Winners
Rodney Jackson Minority-Owned Business of the Year
- Winner: The Dawson Company
- Runner-Up: INHER Physique Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Veteran-Owned Business of the Year
- Winner: From the Mind of Elrico Tunstall Studios
- Runner-Up: Mind Body & Soul Medical
Female-Owned Business of the Year
- Winner: Alla Prima Coffee Roaster
- Runner-Up: The Farm
Small Business of the Year
- Winner: Hanto + Clarke General Contractors, LLC
- Runner-Up: Emerald Coast IV Hydration and Wellness
Large Business of the Year
- Winner: Landrum HR Solutions
- Runner-Up: Emergency Care Partners
Entrepreneur of the Year
- Winner: Catalyst Healthcare Real Estate
- Runner-Up: INHER Physique Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Non-Profit Business of the Year
- Winner: Health & Hope Clinic
- Runner-Up: The Arc Gateway
Emerging Business of the Year
- Winner: Rocket Drones
- Runner-Up: Code Ninjas
Employer of the Year
- Winner: Emergency Care Partners
- Runner-Up: Catalyst Healthcare Real Estate
Excellence in Mentorship
- Winner: Jerry Jackson
John Myslak Award for Servant Leadership
- Winner: Pete Lauter
The awards ceremony served as the culmination of EntreCon 2025, a two-day business and leadership conference hosted by the Studer Community Institute, designed to connect, educate, and empower local professionals.
“This year’s winners embody what makes Pensacola thrive, the heart to serve, the courage to lead, and the passion to create lasting impact,” said a Studer Community Institute representative.
About EntreCon
Hosted annually by the Studer Community Institute, EntreCon is Pensacola’s premier business and leadership conference. Through workshops, keynote speakers, and networking events, it provides tools and inspiration to help leaders at every level make a difference — in their careers, organizations, and communities.
